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Thursday, December 2, 2010

A Thankful Thanksgiving;

Truth be told, im not very close with my own family.we just cant seem to get along..i dont spend much time wit them, & i cant even recall the last timei had dinner with my mom.or even the last time i even had dinner MADE by my mom.which is probably how i started cooking on my own.But ever since i met Frankie,his family has welcomed me with open arms,and i have been so blessed since.~

his parents are such a wonderful pair ~His mom tends to buy random trinkets & gadgets that she never uses,but still insists that i read the manuals for them anyway; from ice-cream churners,waffle irons, cone makers, individual egg steamers... any random cookware!She buys a ton of little dolls, hair-clips, accessories, bags, & keychains and sheattaches them to any place she can find, haha! shes just an adorable person, whos fun to be around~Even sitting around watching game shows with her is a joy, served withcorn-on-the-cob (her fav.) while garnished with random argumentsover the correct answers, to the trivia questions.--- & his dad is a totally " hip & happenin` " individual !He initiates conversations of Frankie's interests,like tracking cars, work, & tennis. While learning a few curse words from Frankie,and tries to fuse them into his sentences. (which always makes me laugh)~He also brainstorms new ideas for his company by involving the developmentof car-parts, since Frankie has such a deep passion for cars & the track.oh and did i mention that he even drinks with Frankie & his friends?haha, such an awesome dad.& every other week or so, he tries to have a "cooking day" with me,and we`d cook together, exchange tips, provide suggestions, and show off bychanneling our inner iron chef skills. BAM !---- but even with all these amazing features, the best part about them istheir never ending love for their family.once in awhile, ill catch a glimpses of them just looking at Frankie incomplete adoration, and it`ll make my heart melt.Theyre such an interactive, supportive, happy, & generous bunch~im extremely thankful for them to consider me as one of their own.i love them all deeply.This entry is dedicated to them;it was truly a Happy Thanksgiving !

- a handful of Bacon Bits- a sprinkle of black ground pepper, & more salt if needed.

"Swedish Potatoes"This is a recipe from my step-dadits his "specialty" or atleast, the only thing he can cookthat doesnt come in a box. keke~Believe me, even if the word" anchovie" sets you off,you wont even taste them! these potatoes are SO good.